Optometrist salary in Florida
What optometrists earn in Florida and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$151,670$72.92 per hour
vs U.S.+11%U.S. median $136,570
Middle half earn$122,730 – $167,270Top 10%: $196,210+
Jobs2,3500.86× the U.S. concentration
Optometrist pay in Florida cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $125,530 | $60.35 | 820 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $138,130 | $66.41 | 350 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $160,090 | $76.97 | 290 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $161,560 | $77.67 | 150 |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL | $157,140 | $75.55 | 120 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $161,540 | $77.67 | 80 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL | $162,690 | $78.21 | 80 |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL | $154,050 | $74.06 | 70 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL | $139,030 | $66.84 | 60 |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL | $157,970 | $75.95 | 50 |
| Ocala, FL | $152,880 | $73.50 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Florida
Optometrist pay in similar states
Hawaii · $154,620 Maine · $154,110 Colorado · $152,000 Massachusetts · $151,730 Connecticut · $150,340 South Carolina · $145,950
Other healthcare salaries in Florida
Registered Nurses · $84,190 Nursing Assistants · $37,510 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $33,800 Medical Assistants · $43,680 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $61,770 Pharmacy Technicians · $43,590 Dental Assistants · $47,620 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $60,510 Physicians, All Other · $262,180 Nurse Practitioners · $129,510 Pharmacists · $135,970 Medical Records Specialists · $45,760
Questions
How much does an optometrist make in Florida?
Optometrists in Florida earned a median of $151,670 a year ($72.92 an hour) in May 2025, 11% more than the national median of $136,570. The middle half earned $122,730 to $167,270.
Where in Florida do optometrists earn the most?
Among areas in Florida, pay was highest in North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL at $162,690.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.